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TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE 7 The following are definitions of the types of Senior Living and Care found in New LifeStyles. Sections are color-coded for easy reference on the index. ■ INDEPENDENT LIVING Independent living communities with amenities such as meals, transpor tation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. ■ CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY CCRCs combine independent living, assisted living and nursing in a single setting. Normally requiring an entry fee, offering a living unit, meals, and health care, up to the nursing level. ■ AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING HUD 202 program that offers rental assistance for seniors who meet the requirements of the federal program. ■ ASSISTED LIVING A combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care, designed to meet the needs of those needing help with the activities of daily living. ■ CARE HOMES Licensed care (usually) provided in a residential setting providing assistance with medications, bathing, dressing, etc. ■ DAY CARE Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehab. ■ MEMORY CARE Communities offering specialized programs for residents suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss. These programs can be offered by Residential, Assisted Living or Nursing Centers. ■ NURSING/REHAB Centers licensed to provide health care and services involved in managing complex and potentially serious medical problems. ■ SHORT-TERM REHAB Facilities approved to provide inpatient Rehabilitation Services (physical, occupational, speech, respiratory, etc.). Usually a short to intermediate stay, following hospitalization. ■ ACUTE INPATIENT REHAB Facilities accredited by The Joint Commission for patients who require intensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation services. Such inpatient programs are designed to improve function and promote each patient's highest degree of independence. ■ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Usually hospital-based programs that provide a range of geriatric psychiatric or mental health services in either an in-patient or out-patient basis. ■ HOME CARE Includes providers of licensed health care services in the home, hospital or residential facility and companies that provide non-medical assistance. ■ PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES Agencies that provide home care aides, companion care, homemaker services and may provide nursing services in the client's place of residence. ■ SITTER SERVICE Services of sitters, aides or private duty nurses or therapists in the home, hospital or residential community. May include personal care assistance. ■ HOSPICE Hospice care may be provided in the home or a senior care community. Services can include pain management and a variety of emotional, spiritual and physical support. ■ PRODUCTS & SERVICES Financial, health-related and other valuable products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults.